News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

BIG BALLET

Big Ballet small logo
(2014) Ovation proudly presents Big Ballet, a three-part series that chronicles the highs and lows of a plus-size amateur troupe mounting a production of Swan Lake. Led by ballet legend Wayne Sleep, who worked through his own size issues as the shortest dancer ever to debut on the Royal Ballet stage, and Prima Ballerina Monica Loughman, Big Ballet shows the world that it's not about the size of the dancer, but the size of the dancer's heart.

Latest Tweets from ovationtv


ovationtv Twitter 3/14 @ 9:22 AM
ovationtv - Have you purchased a #vinyl record within the last year? 🎧 #records https://t.co/CsYY8GU8B0

Retweet | Reply | Original Link   
ovationtv Twitter 3/14 @ 4:00 AM
ovationtv - Witness #WomensHistory from these boundary breaking artists and performers! Including Laura Dern, Lupita Nyong'o +… https://t.co/5WzlFLp5GG

Retweet | Reply | Original Link   
ovationtv Twitter 3/13 @ 4:45 PM
ovationtv - It's amazing what light and texture this illustrator can create with only a pencil. #drawing #pencilart https://t.co/QGdftoiBEU

Retweet | Reply | Original Link   
ovationtv Twitter 3/13 @ 9:55 AM
ovationtv - Titled "Shadow of a Face," this new #HarrietTubman monument was designed by artist Nina Cooke John. #WomensHistory https://t.co/78ffD0TFQy

Retweet | Reply | Original Link   
ovationtv Twitter 3/13 @ 4:20 AM
ovationtv - Dr. Ogden is hitting the road full throttle! 🏍️ Catch up on #MurdochMysteries on the Ovation NOW app. https://t.co/duAK1yrgGi

Retweet | Reply | Original Link   

Latest Articles About Big Ballet on OVATION

Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo Meet the Cast of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024

The Kit Kat Club is now open! Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, starring Academy Award and Tony Award winner Eddie Redmayne and introducing Gayle Rankin, begins previews tonight, April 1, at the August Wilson Theatre. Meet the cast of Cabaret here!...
Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners Photo Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2024

The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners! ...
Camerata Pacifica Closes Season With Clarice Assad World Premiere For Accordion In Ma Photo Camerata Pacifica Closes Season With Clarice Assad World Premiere For Accordion In May
by A.A. Cristi - April 23, 2024

Join Camerata Pacifica as they end their season with a world premiere by Clarice Assad for Accordion. The performances will take place from May 17-23 across LA, San Marino, Thousand Oaks, and Santa Barbara....
Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup Photo Ben Platt, Norm Lewis, and More Set For The Ravinia Festival's 2024 Summer Lineup
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

The Ravinia Festival has revealed its complete 2024 summer lineup. Among this year's Broadway names taking the stage at The Ravinia Festival are Ben Platt, Jessie Mueller, Norm Lewis, Michael Feinstein, and more! Learn more about the full lineup here!...
Meet the Cast of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway Photo Meet the Cast of THE HEART OF ROCK AND ROLL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - March 29, 2024

The Heart of Rock and Roll, the new musical inspired by the iconic songs written and performed by Huey Lewis and The News, officially begins previews tonight, March 29. The musical  will open at The James Earl Jones Theatre on Monday, April 22. Meet the cast of The Heart of Rock and Roll here!...
Erykah Badu Announced As Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre The BIG Dance Photo Erykah Badu Announced As Honorary Chair For Dallas Black Dance Theatre The BIG Dance
by A.A. Cristi - March 25, 2024

Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s annual fundraiser, The BIG Dance, is back for its fifth consecutive year for a soulful evening of the Motown Sound. Renowned Grammy Award-winning Motown artist and Honorary Chair Erykah Badu has joined the cause, lending her support to Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s traini...
Review Roundup: ILLINOISE Arrives on Broadway Photo Review Roundup: ILLINOISE Arrives on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2024

The Broadway critics are weighing in for the final time of the 2023/24 season! Illinoise officially opened on Broadway earlier this week at the St. James Theatre, making it eligible for 2024 Tony Awards consideration, however reviews have been held until today, Friday, April 26. Check out what the c...
Interview: Simon Thew - Future Music Director & Chief Conductor of the Houston Ballet Photo Interview: Simon Thew - Future Music Director & Chief Conductor of the Houston Ballet
by Miranda Keating - March 14, 2024

As Maestro Ermanno Florio steps down after 32 seasons, Australian Conductor Simon Thew will be appointed as Houston Ballet's Music Director and Chief Conductor. BroadwayWorld got the chance to speak with Simon Thew about his worldly career, his experience with the Houston Ballet, and his goals for t...
FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #1 Photo FERTILE GROUND ROUNDUP #1
by Krista Garver - April 17, 2024

We are halfway through Portland’s 2024 Fertile Ground Festival of New Works, and every show I’ve seen so far has reminded me why this is my favorite 11 days of the year....
Kara Noble, Martin Kluger, and Mark Auerbach Join The Springfield Chamber Players to Photo Kara Noble, Martin Kluger, and Mark Auerbach Join The Springfield Chamber Players to Perform JOHNNY APPLESEED
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024

Kara Noble, Springfield Symphony Orchestra timpanist Martin Kluger; and Westfield Community Programming ArtsBeat host Mark Auerbach will narrate in the upcoming Springfield Chamber Players performance of Clifton J. Noble, Jr. 's folk cantata Johnny Appleseed....
Soho Rep to Present World Premiere of Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES Photo Soho Rep to Present World Premiere of Raja Feather Kelly's THE FIRES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 29, 2024

Soho Rep will present The Fires, a world premiere play written and directed by Raja Feather Kelly. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets....
Stokley Of Mint Condition Takes Center Stage As Rick James In SUPER FREAK: THE RICK J Photo Stokley Of Mint Condition Takes Center Stage As Rick James In SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Join Stokley from Mint Condition as he embodies the iconic Rick James in SUPER FREAK: THE RICK JAMES STORY at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on March 30....
Student Blog: Accepting Rejection Photo Student Blog: Accepting Rejection
by Student Blogger: Olivia Mathis - March 31, 2024

It can be so easy as an actor to get swept up in your identity as an entertainer. In my experience, because I spend so much time and energy on my career, it can be easy at times to forget that I am more than who I am when I’m performing....
Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Strom Photo Julianna Marguiles and Peter Gallagher To Lead LEFT ON TENTH On Broadway; Susan Stroman To Direct
by A.A. Cristi - March 22, 2024

Left On Tenth, a new play by author and screenwriter, Delia Ephron, based on her New York Times best-selling memoir, is slated to open on Broadway this fall starring Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner Julianna Margulies as Delia and Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild award wi...
Springfield Chamber Players Will Perform JOHNNY APPLESEED This May Photo Springfield Chamber Players Will Perform JOHNNY APPLESEED This May
by Stephi Wild - March 26, 2024

The Springfield Chamber Players perform Clifton J. Noble, Jr.'s folk cantata Johnny Appleseed on Sunday, May 12, 3PM, at First Church of Christ, 763 Longmeadow Street....
Review: ILLINOISE is Storytelling at its Very Finest Photo Review: ILLINOISE is Storytelling at its Very Finest
by Lora Strum - March 20, 2024

What did our critic think of Illinoise at Park Avenue Armory? Illinoise is, at its core, a story about stories, both the ones we tell ourselves and the ones we’re brave enough to share with others. ...
Ballet Hispánico Announces THE QUINCEAÑERA GALA Photo Ballet Hispánico Announces THE QUINCEAÑERA GALA
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2024

Ballet Hispánico has announced THE QUINCEAÑERA GALA, honoring former United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz and celebrating Eduardo Vilaro's 15th season as Artistic Director....
Interview: Dr. Noreen Green, Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony Photo Interview: Dr. Noreen Green, Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony
by Shari Barrett - April 24, 2024

Dr. Noreen Green, the Founding Artistic Director and Conductor of the Los Angeles Jewish Symphony has spent 30 years presenting music of the Jewish experience. I decided to speak with Maestra Green on her history with the LAJS, conducting past concerts, and the group’s recent 30th Anniversary celebr...
Review: INTERNATIONAL DRAFT WORKS, Royal Opera House Photo Review: INTERNATIONAL DRAFT WORKS, Royal Opera House
by Matthew Paluch - April 11, 2024

The evening includes ten works and the premise is an important, and pressing one: where is ballet (as we know it) going…? ...
Interview: Measha Brueggergosman-Lee of Opera Atelier's ALL IS LOVE Photo Interview: Measha Brueggergosman-Lee of Opera Atelier's ALL IS LOVE
by Ilana Lucas - April 08, 2024

BroadwayWorld Toronto spoke to ALL IS LOVE star Brueggergosman-Lee about her love for the show and the company, the importance of taking risks, and how her upcoming Governor General’s Lifetime Achievement Award is really an encouragement to keep creating....
Photos: Chip Zien Honored With Caricature at Sardi's Photo Photos: Chip Zien Honored With Caricature at Sardi's
by Blair Ingenthron - April 20, 2024

The stars came out at the iconic Sardi’s restaurant in Times Square on Thursday night to honor the legendary Chip Zien, star of the Barry Manilow & Bruce Sussman musical, “Harmony.” Check out photos here!...
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates Its 80th Season In 2024 Photo The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrates Its 80th Season In 2024
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2024

Discover the 80th season of the RI Philharmonic, featuring an exciting lineup of 2024/25 concerts....
Barry Hughson Will Join American Ballet Theatre Photo Barry Hughson Will Join American Ballet Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024

American Ballet Theatre and Andrew Barth, Chairman of the Board of Governing Trustees, have announced Barry Hughson's appointment as the Company's new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2024. ...
Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners Photo Olivier Awards 2024: The Full List of Winners
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2024

The biggest stars of London theatre gathered today at the Royal Albert Hall for the Olivier Awards 2024, hosted by Hannah Waddingham. Find out about Sunset Boulevard and the night's other big winners! ...
Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Photo Bernadette Peters & Lea Salonga Will Lead STEPHEN SONDHEIM'S OLD FRIENDS in LA and on Broadway
by Joshua Wright - April 08, 2024

Center Theatre Group (CTG) announced today the North American premiere of Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends, starring Bernadette Peters (Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun) and Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Here Lies Love), and directed by Sir Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, My Fair Lady), playing at the Ahmanson Theatr...





Recommended For You